SAVMA Member Benefit and Resources

Veterinary Student Professional Liability
Insurance

AVMA PLIT will now sponsor the cost of student
liability insurance

You work hard in veterinary
school. You know it, and we know it because we were once in your shoes! The
idea that someone can allege that you were negligent and committed
malpractice during your clinical experiences can be scary and overwhelming.
This includes externships and preceptorships as well as any part-time or
volunteer work throughout your time as a veterinary student, even during your
first year. We want you to know that you are not alone. You are
important to us, and we're committed to investing in you-the future
of our profession.

The PLIT is proud to support SAVMA and its
goals to introduce veterinary students to the concept of organized veterinary
medicine and to encourage the development and empowerment of students
as leaders in the profession. When you secure student liability
insurance, you'll have peace of mind throughout your time as a veterinary
student and beyond.

Apply for coverage
today!

Step 1:Register for a
student account on our website*have your SAVMA member number ready,
you will need it to registerStep 2: Check your inbox
to verify your email address*your email must be verified within 24
hours before you can proceedStep 3: Navigate to
"Manage My Account"Step 4: Go to "Get Student Liability
Coverage"Step 5: Complete application and submit*you will receive an email after submission acknowledging your
application

What is covered?

You will have many
clinical experiences during your student years. Your school may have
insurance, but there could be gaps in coverage. To help you protect
your future, the PLIT program's student professional liability
responds when you are accused of veterinary malpractice.

Why
You Need Coverage

Even as a student, you can be
accused of veterinary malpractice and threatened with a lawsuit

Large student debts or a lack of assets will not excuse you
from being responsible for a judgment

When you transfer
your risk to another party (the insurance carrier), you protect
your future

Student Liability Coverage Fast Facts

There's no cost to you (the AVMA PLIT will sponsor
your premium with the insurance carrier)

Limit of
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual
aggregate

For GU, MA,and NH there is a limit of $1,000,000 per
occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate

Coverage
follows you wherever you are working

You're covered for the
entire calendar year*, and you're eligible to renew each year with
an active SAVMA membership

*Until the day you become a licensed veterinarianCoverage
subject to policy terms, limitations, and exclusions. Coverage
will be effective the day after your completed application is
submitted. You will receive an email confirmation of your
application and a certificate evidencing coverage. Coverage must be
renewed each year.

Cover Your Assets

Watch
our new video! "Cover Your Assets" shows veterinary students how to protect
their reputations and careers with the right coverage. Having the right coverage
is crucial at every point in a veterinarian's career. There's no better time to
Cover Your Assets than right now.

TOPICS COVERED ARE:

Best practices to
avoid claims and complaints.An actual claim example and its outcome.The role of PLIT and insurance in a veterinarian's career.